Test methods for external fire exposure to roofs

Document Status

Current

Supplement

British Standards Extra Supplement

Series

DD CEN/TS

Abstract

Specifies four methods for determining the performance of roofs to external fire exposure, under the following conditions: test 1 - with burning brands, test 2 - with burning brands and wind, test 3 - with burning brands, wind and supplementary radiant heat and test 4 - two stages incorporating burning brands, wind and supplementary radiant heat. The tests assess the fire spread across the external surface of the roof, the fire spread within the roof (tests 1, 2 and 3), the fire penetration (tests 1, 3 and 4) and the production of flaming droplets or debris falling from the underside of the roof or from the exposed surface (tests 1, 3 and 4). Tests 2 and 3 are not applicable to geometrically irregular roofs or roof mounted appliances e.g. ventilators and roof lights.

History

This publication is not to be regarded as a British Standard. Supersedes DD CEN/TS 1187:2002.

ISBN

9780580670701

Subjects

• Fire
• Special subject areas
• Fire tests

Publisher History

With over 100 years of experience the British Standards Institute is recognised as the UK’s National standards body. Their committees work with the manufacturing and service industries, government, businesses and consumers to facilitate the production of British, European and International standards.